PhD Position in Neuroscience: Acute Ischaemic Stroke Care
Join an interdisciplinary PhD project at Lund University investigating stroke care organisation, clinical workflows, and advanced diagnostics.
Best for:Best for medical and biomedical graduates with a strong background in statistics, data analysis, and an interest in clinical stroke research.
Overview
The Department of Clinical Sciences at Lund University invites applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position in Medical Science – Neuroscience. Led by Associate Professor Teresa Ullberg in collaboration with the Lund Stroke Imaging Group, the research focuses on acute ischaemic stroke with large vessel occlusion, examining diagnostics, clinical workflows, and healthcare organisation. The successful candidate will independently analyse large clinical datasets, interpret scientific results, and contribute to manuscript preparation while completing advanced doctoral coursework. The role provides a vibrant, collaborative research environment bridging neurology and radiology.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent clinical research within the project on acute ischaemic stroke and large vessel occlusion
- Analyze and process large research datasets and quality registries
- Interpret and evaluate scientific findings in collaboration with medical and radiological experts
- Contribute to the writing and publication of scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
- Participate actively in national and international scientific conferences to present research findings
- Complete mandatory and advanced doctoral courses in scientific methodology and the subject area
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent second-cycle qualification (or medical degree)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Swedish and English; excellent command of both spoken and written
Instruction: English and Swedish
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistics with experience handling large datasets
- Ability to structure, process, and analyze research data under supervision
- Meticulous, analytical, and responsible approach to scientific work
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills for an interdisciplinary team
- Fulfil general eligibility requirements for Swedish doctoral education (second-cycle qualification or at least 240 higher education credits with 60 at second-cycle level)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the Lund University portal before the specified deadline. Ensure all required academic transcripts, CV, and supporting documents are attached as requested in the portal submission guidelines.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of degree
- Cover letter
Contact
Teresa Ullberg· Associate Professor
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